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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.69, 3,166.40 and 724.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.69, 3,166.40 and 724.17 is: 1,086.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.69 : 3,166.40 = 724.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.69/3,166.40 = 724.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.69x = 3,166.40 × 724.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.69x = 2,293,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,013.70/2,110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.38

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